Pastry Supervisor & BakerThe Pastry Supervisor & Baker is a hands-on culinary professional responsible for leading the daily production of breads, pastries, desserts, and baked goods at Warfield Brewery. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will help develop and execute a pastry and baking program that complements the restaurant's menus and reflects our commitment to quality, creativity, consistency, and craftsmanship. You will oversee production planning, recipe execution, product quality, food safety, inventory management, cost control, and the training and development of culinary team members. This position is ideal for an experienced baker or pastry professional who is comfortable working independently, leading by example, and supporting the broader culinary operation when needed.
What We Offer:- Competitive pay
- Delicious daily family meal
- Dining discounts at participating Mina Group restaurants
- Flexible schedules
- A collaborative, creative, and dynamic work environment
- Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans
- The opportunity to develop and shape Warfield Brewery's pastry and baking program
Our Ideal Candidate IsA skilled and detail-oriented baker and pastry professional who is organized, dependable, and passionate about producing exceptional food. You have a strong understanding of artisan bread, pastry production, fermentation, proofing, recipe development, and high-volume kitchen operations.
You lead from the bench and enjoy teaching others while remaining actively involved in daily production. You understand how to balance creativity with consistency, cost control, food safety, and operational efficiency. You communicate clearly, stay composed under pressure, and take ownership of the quality and organization of your work area.
What You Bring to the Table:- Minimum of two years of professional pastry or baking experience
- Previous experience as a Pastry Lead, Pastry Supervisor, Baker, or similar culinary position preferred
- Experience in a high-volume restaurant, bakery, hotel, brewery, or fine-dining environment
- Culinary or baking and pastry degree preferred
- Strong knowledge of artisan bread, dough mixing, fermentation, proofing, shaping, and baking
- Experience maintaining sourdough starters, preferments, laminated doughs, and specialty baking preparations
- Thorough knowledge of pastry production, including cakes, cookies, custards, creams, sauces, frozen desserts, and plated desserts
- Ability to create and manage daily and weekly production schedules
- Experience scaling recipes, calculating yields, managing portions, and maintaining consistent quality
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, product rotation, ordering, receiving, and waste reduction
- Ability to inspect products for proper flavor, texture, appearance, freshness, and presentation
- Working knowledge of food cost, labor efficiency, and production controls
- Experience training, coaching, and providing direction to culinary team members
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and workplace safety requirements
- Experience operating commercial ovens, mixers, proofers, food processors, sheeters, slicers, and other bakery equipment
- Strong communication, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Executive Chef and culinary team
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required food-handler certifications and permits
What You'll Do:- Work with the Executive Chef to develop and execute breads, pastries, desserts, and baked goods that complement Warfield Brewery's menus
- Produce breads, rolls, laminated pastries, cakes, cookies, custards, creams, sauces, frozen desserts, and plated desserts
- Manage mixing, fermentation, proofing, baking, cooling, finishing, storage, and service timelines
- Create production schedules based on projected business levels, special events, menu needs, and available inventory
- Supervise pastry and bakery production while remaining actively involved in preparation and service
- Ensure all products meet established standards for flavor, texture, temperature, appearance, portion size, and presentation
- Maintain approved recipes, yields, preparation methods, and production notes
- Participate in menu development, recipe development, product costing, ordering, receiving, and inventory management
- Monitor pars and production levels to minimize waste, spoilage, and overproduction
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, rotation, storage, cooling, and handling of ingredients and finished products
- Train and coach team members in baking techniques, pastry production, recipe execution, equipment use, sanitation, and organization
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and properly stocked pastry and baking area
- Coordinate production with savory kitchen operations and restaurant service schedules
- Support special events, seasonal menus, and high-volume production
- Assist other culinary stations when operational needs require
- Ensure all equipment is properly used, cleaned, maintained, and reported for repair
- Perform additional culinary and supervisory duties as assigned
Mina Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, and experiences and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other employment benefits, please contact Mina Group Human Resources at hrsupport@minagroup.net.
